Today we are making a lantern house craft! Kids of all ages will love making this lantern house and the best part is, this is a printable craft! So, you will just need basic craft supplies! Make neat houses that glow which are super cool on their own, but then you can use the houses for pretend play! Use this lantern house printable at home or in the classroom.
Lantern Houses
These lantern houses are so easy to make and only takes 6 steps and minimal craft supplies. Many of which you can get at the Dollar Tree including the LED tea light candles. This craft is not only simple, and budget-friendly, but also promotes pretend play, and is a great way for kids to practice fine motor skills. Download and print our lantern house templates now:
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Related: We have a big list of printable crafts for kids.
Supplies Needed For This Lantern House Craft
How To Put Together This House Lantern Craft
Step 1
Cut on the solid lines and then fold on the dashed lines.
Step 2
Glue the ground floor into a box shape. Leave the top open.
Step 3
Put your tea candle inside the ground floor.
Step 4
Glue together the second floor and make sure the bottom of the second floor fits onto the ground floor.
Step 5
Put together the roof and attach it to the second floor.
Step 6
Have fun with your house lantern!
You can use these houses to create a mini town, village, or neighborhood and allow your child to use small dolls, action figures, toy animals, or even cars to play and create an imaginative world of their own.
It’s very similar to our pretend play city, but this one is neat because the houses glow! Which will allow your child to play in a darker room giving them new ways to engage in pretend play.
Download and Print Our Paper House Lantern Printed PDF File Here
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How did your house lanterns turn out?
